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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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